Why do Jews pray and meditate?

 

Learning Objectives
Students should learn:
  • what it means to pray and meditate as a Jew
  • to understand the difference between prayer and meditation
  • to evaluate the benefits of meditation

 

Learning Outcomes

Students:
  • describe Jewish prayer and meditation practice
  • explain some of the similarities and differences between prayer and meditation
  • assess the ways in which prayer and meditation could help a Jew in their daily life

 

Judaism 101 - Prayer

Aish.com - What is prayer?

Jewish Meditation